I have a 69 vw bug engine that i have totally rebuilt but seem to be having firing problems.

Asked by bmfracer95 Feb 15, 2014 at 07:10 PM about the 1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Car Customization

Cylinder 2 and 4 are hitting solid and
perform great but 1 and 3 not so
much. These two cylinders hit but not
like 2 and 4 . Iv replaced plugs ,wires
,distributor cap, and rotor also had my
heads rebuilt but still no luck. I have
two 34mm one barrels as my carbs
and was wondering if gas could be
whats throwing my motor off like this?
Im open to any advice pls help

cruzbocho answered 5 years ago

have 1970 vw betlee i chek compression #1 120 psi #2 120 psi # 3 5psi #4 130pis low compression #3

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cruzbocho answered 5 years ago

tanks bro angona check tha

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Austin answered 4 years ago

I have a 1974-79 model 1600cc duel port engine on my trike. I also have one cylinder low on compression upon dissasembly I found a damaged piston. I found a kit on ebay that has everything i need to make it 1641 real reasonable.

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